We're baaaack!
WHAT: An International Festival of Horror
WHEN: September 16-21, 2008
WHERE: Bloomington, Indiana (home of the Indiana University Campus) at multiple venues, including a vintage drive-in and 1930's era movie theater.
ABOUT US: The second annual Dark Carnival is a week-long celebration of horror themes in art, music, live performance, and indie films from all over the world.
Dark Carnival Film Festival 2008
FILM SCREENINGS:
This year's Dark Carnival includes more than 30 independent horror films from all over world, divided into multiple screening sessions at multiple venues.
CELEBRITY GUESTS:
The festival features a variety of celebrity guests, including Ari Lehman ("Jason", Friday the 13th), John Dugan ("Grandpa" in Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and Clayton & Sharon Hill (George Romero's Dawn of the Dead), as well as indie horror favorites, including Alan Rowe Kelly. Dark Carnival also welcomes horror artist extraordinaire, Jeff Gaither.
ART EXHIBITS:
Check out our horror themed art exhibits, featuring the work of both local and visiting artists. Artwork will also be available for sale.
Attn. Artists: Want to get your work in the show? Contact us via MySpace for details.
MERCHANDISE AREA:
This year we're expanding our vendor area to include dozens of tables with awesome horror merchandise, including toys, t-shirts, books, movies, masks, art, and autographs.
Best of all, admission to our merch area is FREE! The room is open Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm. (Weekend pass holders get early-bird admission, 10am on Saturday.)
Attn. Vendors: Book your table today and get some serious discounts. We have the best table rental prices you'll find anywhere, but prices go up soon, so don't delay!
MONDO FANTASMO:
Thursday night, don't miss our outdoor festival kick-off party at the Starlite Drive-In, featuring live bands (including Ari Lehman's "First Jason"), belly dancers, sideshow performers, fire eaters, glass walkers, fireworks, and... oh, yeah - MOVIES!
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS:
Dark Carnival is now taking submissions. We're looking for the best and most unique indie horror films from all over the planet.
CLICK HERE for the online submission form.
Visit our website for more details, at WWW.DARKCARNIVALFILMFEST.COM
A short documentary about Dark Carnival '07
Check out our photo slideshow. All photos taken at Dark Carnival '07 by Mark Lee